Question

identifying earths four spheres
match each of earths spheres with the correct description.
atmosphere
geosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
earths interior, rocks, minerals, and landforms
all of earths living things
air surrounding earth
oceans, lakes, glaciers, rivers, streams, and groundwater

Explanation:

Each sphere is defined by its core components:

1. The atmosphere consists of the layer of air around Earth.
2. The geosphere includes Earth's solid components like rocks, minerals, and interior structures.
3. The hydrosphere encompasses all of Earth's water in its various forms.
4. The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth.

Answer:

• atmosphere → air surrounding Earth
• geosphere → Earth's interior, rocks, minerals, and landforms
• hydrosphere → oceans, lakes, glaciers, rivers, streams, and groundwater
• biosphere → all of Earth's living things